The Postcode Meerkat wide area surveillance system was launched during an introductory function in the Kruger National Park on 7 December 2016. The Postcode Meerkat system comprises radar, cameras and information analysis software able to detect, track and classify people entering protected areas within a game park in support of rhino anti-poaching operations in the park.

Reunert is pleased to announce that the acquisition of a 75,39% shareholding in Metal Fabricators of Zambia PLC ("Zamefa") from General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) for US$9.9 million has been concluded. Zamefa has been incorporated into Reunert´s electrical engineering segment with effect from 26 August 2016.

For his role in importing nearly 124 000 counterfeit CBi earth leakage devices and circuit breakers from the Peoples’ Republic of China, Abdool Kadar Omar Khan (55) – sole proprietor of the businesses trading under Akronix and South Star Technologies in Lenasia – was convicted in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court, Johannesburg, on June 2 for contravening the Counterfeit Goods Act 37 of 1997 and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) Act 5 of 2008.

Reunert improved its trading results for the past six months ended 31 March 2016, when compared to the comparative period. This was achieved despite the well-publicised adverse macro-economic conditions in the country and delays in the commencement of various national infrastructure projects. The improvement in the financial result is due to moderate growth in operations, a positive impact from exports, cost management and improved efficiencies.

Reunert is pleased to announce the following two corporate actions. Both acquisitions fall below the threshold of the categorisation of transactions which require disclosure in terms of the JSE Limited Listing Requirements. Nevertheless, Reunert deemed it appropriate to inform stakeholders of progress made in its growth strategy. Financial detail of the purchases are not disclosed.